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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

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  • Growing interest in paper and paper-like substrates for energy storage devices.
  • Paper batteries offer advantages like low cost, flexibility, and disposability.
  • Intrinsic characteristics of paper enable outstanding performance in energy devices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent achievements in paper (or paper-like) batteries.
  • To discuss various types of paper power devices and their applications.
  • To identify scientific and technological challenges in the field of paper batteries.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent advancements in paper-based energy storage.
  • Categorization and discussion of different paper power device types.
  • Analysis of applications and future challenges.

Main Results:

  • Paper batteries demonstrate high performance, multifunctionality, and versatility.
  • Reviewed devices include electrochemical batteries, biofuel cells, lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and nanogenerators.
  • Significant progress has been made in paper-based energy storage technologies.

Conclusions:

  • Paper-based energy storage devices are a promising area of research and development.
  • Further innovation is needed to overcome existing scientific and technological challenges.
  • Paper batteries hold potential for widespread applications due to their unique properties.